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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Yahoo
Food Network Star Speaks Out on Being Shot: 'Rehab Has Been Rough'
Food Network Star Speaks Out on Being Shot: 'Rehab Has Been Rough' originally appeared on Parade. A beloved Food Network personality is speaking out about learning to walk again after being shot in an attempted robbery. In November 2024, Chef Tobias Dorzon was shot during an attempted robbery in which four suspects attempted to rob him and the woman he was walking with. Both Dorzon and his companion were shot and transported to a local hospital in the Montgomery County, Maryland, area. According to WUSA9, police have now arrested 21-year-old Devon Spivey on multiple charges, including attempted murder. Investigators told the CBS affiliate that cell phone records linked Spivey to the shooting. Police are still searching for four other persons of interest who were injuries were severe enough that he had to learn how to walk again. In the wake of the arrest, he spoke out on Instagram about the struggles he has endured over the past 8 months. "I know people might expect me to say a lot today… but truthfully, I don't have much to say. Because how do you put words to something like this?" writes Dorzon. He continues, "There's no training for getting shot. No script for learning how to live with it. I'm still figuring out how to feel. Still learning how to breathe in this new version of my life. But I do know this — God had His hand on me that night. He covered me. He covered us. And I thank Him every single day for keeping me here." Dorzon goes on to say that "rehab has been rough.""Real rough. Waking up in pain. Adjusting to a body that doesn't move like it used to. Learning how to sleep with one eye open. Watching my back in places I used to feel safe. That part hurts," writes the chef. "But I'm still here. Still standing. Still cooking. Still chasing greatness. And I'm not stopping." He concludes by thanking everyone who has prayed for him, checked up on him, and loved him. "That love kept me alive, too," writes Dorzon. "I'm giving it all to God. And I'm giving the rest to the fire that still burns in me to be the greatest chef to ever do it. We're not done yet. Not even close."In the comments, his Food Network family is rallying around him. Guy's Grocery Games co-stars Justin Warner and Aarti Sequeira left messages, with Warner writing "Let's get it" and Sequeira writing, "God bless you and keep you!" Renowned chef and Food Network personality Ming Tsai wrote, "True hero. Period." "You one of one, chef!" wrote Chef Erica Barrett. Over the years, Dorzon has appeared on Guy's Grocery Games, Last Bite Hotel and Tournament of Champions seasons 3 through 6. He made it to the TOC final four in season 3, losing to eventual champion Tiffani Faison. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Food Network Star Speaks Out on Being Shot: 'Rehab Has Been Rough' first appeared on Parade on Jul 1, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Health
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Major food producer hit with lawsuit after contaminating local water supply: 'Every day that goes by, people's risk of getting cancer ... continues'
A major farm has been slapped with a lawsuit for its discharge of forever chemicals in its wastewater, according to WUSA9. Perdue Farms is under investigation in Maryland for contaminating the water supplies of neighbors via its wastewater processing. Groundwater and a stream bordering the farm are allegedly affected. A class-action lawsuit against Perdue on the matter is expected to take years. In the meantime, lawyers representing the residents have sent a letter to Perdue demanding action within 90 days pending the investigation, or else they will go to a federal judge to force the limitation of sludge fertilizer use. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a wide grouping of chemicals that have been dubbed "forever chemicals" because of their persistence in ecosystems and bodies. They're typically used in anti-stick coating like Teflon, water-resistant fabrics, cosmetics, food packaging, and potentially in this case, sewage. Exposure to these toxic chemicals has shown links to infertility and cancer. Perdue's case is far from an isolated incident. One Alabama woman suffered multiple heart issues related to exposure to PFAS in her water. An abandoned property in South Carolina remained an ongoing source of forever chemical contamination to nearby communities. Broadly, legislation is possible. Canada has been taking legal steps to protect consumers against forever chemicals. German insurance providers are dialing back coverage of companies being subject to PFAS-related lawsuits. Conversely, the EPA recently rolled back water regulations that would protect Americans from some PFAS. Perdue said it is providing bottled water and filtration systems to 356 affected homes and is nearly finished testing the wells of 920 homes. Residents say this is still not enough, so long as its waste management hasn't changed. "Every day that goes by, people's risk of getting cancer and other health problems from PFAS-contaminated groundwater continues," said attorney Phil Federico, per WUSA9. "We've got to get them clean water now and stop this. This risk that they're being exposed to." How often do you worry about the quality of your drinking water? Never Sometimes Often Always Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Commanders Franchise QB Jayden Daniels Secret Weapon Revealed
For the first five seasons of his career with the Washington Commanders, Terry McLaurin had multiple quarterback changes from year-to-year. Despite the lack of stability, McLaurin continued to put up impressive numbers for the Commanders offense. It all changed once Jayden Daniels was drafted by the organization last year. Advertisement With the arrival of the Offensive Rookie of the Year, McLaurin put up All-Pro numbers with a career-high 13 touchdowns last season. He also got the first taste of playoff football as well. As the duo continues to grow together, McLaurin believes the sky is the limit for both him and his quarterback. 'The way I saw Jayden grow leaps and bounds last year, honestly, we all knew the type of competitor he was when he first got here. He's an extremely smart player and he's very charismatic,' McLaurin said of Daniels via WUSA9. 'But you've got to see his competitive edge out there on Sundays and the way he just, again, was able to get better week in and week out and put his best foot forward. And again, I think it's just his competitive nature, where you feel like you got a chance to make big plays with the ball in his hands. So I'm just looking forward to growing with him.' Advertisement "Charisma'' is the characterization that rings true to us - a secret weapon for a player so young at age 24 with just one season under his belt. Washington made a nine-win swing from 2023 to 2024 and reached the NFC Championship Game for the first time in 30 years. Can the dup grow to new heights? Only time will tell moving forward. Related: Hot NFL Schedule Rumor Has Commanders Headed Overseas Related: Commanders Disrespected After NFC East Kickoff Announcement
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Politics
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Civil rights leaders alarmed after bible and other artifacts are removed from Smithsonian African-American museum
A Bible carried during civil rights demonstrations and other artifacts are being quietly removed from the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the nation's capital, according to reports. Rev. Amos Brown, a pastor and civil rights activist for more than five decades, received an email from the museum informing him that a Bible he carried during civil rights protests with Dr. Martin Luther King as well as other pieces he donated would soon be returned to him, he told WUSA9. The Smithsonian museum opened its permanent location on the National Mall in September 2016. The reverend's bible has been a part of its collection since. But now, the museum said it would be returning the items it first borrowed nine years ago. 'We are grateful for the loan of these important objects and the ability to share them with the public. In order to preserve them and not display them for too long, we are now returning them to you,' the email said. The Independent has reached out to the museum for comment. The move comes one month after President Donald Trump's March 27 executive order aiming to 'restore truth and sanity to American history.' The order targets Smithsonian museums, which have 'come under the influence of a divisive, race-centered ideology,' the order says. To achieve this restoration, the order says, expenditure on exhibits or programs that degrade shared American values, divide Americans based on race, or promote programs or ideologies inconsistent with Federal law and policy' are prohibited. Brown doubted that the items were being returned to his possession due to fear of harming their condition: 'The flimsy excuse was because they were under too much light.' His copy of The History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880, a historical account of the treatment of Black Americans from the slave trade through the 19th century, was also being returned to him, he said. 'I had called them and told them how unfortunate and ideological it is,' he added. In a statement to the outlet, the museum said it 'routinely returns loaned artifacts per applicable loan agreements and rotates objects on display in accordance with the Smithsonian's high standards of care and preservation and as part of our regular museum turnover.' The statement continued: 'Recent claims that objects have been removed for reasons other than adherence to standard loan agreements or museum practices are false.' Brown told NBC4 he was never asked about renewing the loan. "It is downright dishonest and it is demeaning," he told the outlet. "I hope people of good will, of conscience and common sense will rise up and say 'we need to stop this." Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson also denounced the museum's decision to remove artifacts. He wrote on X over the weekend: 'The Trump administration's attempt to remove exhibits from the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture is a blatant attack on Black history. Erasing our past won't change the truth. We will not be silenced.'
The Independent
28-04-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Civil rights leaders alarmed after bible and other artifacts are removed from Smithsonian African-American museum
A Bible carried during civil rights demonstrations and other artifacts are being quietly removed from the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the nation's capital, according to reports. Rev. Amos Brown, a pastor and civil rights activist for more than five decades, received an email from the museum informing him that a Bible he carried during civil rights protests with Dr. Martin Luther King as well as other pieces he donated would soon be returned to him, he told WUSA9. The Smithsonian museum opened its permanent location on the National Mall in September 2016. The reverend's bible has been a part of its collection since. But now, the museum said it would be returning the items it first borrowed nine years ago. 'We are grateful for the loan of these important objects and the ability to share them with the public. In order to preserve them and not display them for too long, we are now returning them to you,' the email said. The Independent has reached out to the museum for comment. The move comes one month after President Donald Trump 's March 27 executive order aiming to 'restore truth and sanity to American history.' The order targets Smithsonian museums, which have 'come under the influence of a divisive, race-centered ideology,' the order says. To achieve this restoration, the order says, expenditure on exhibits or programs that degrade shared American values, divide Americans based on race, or promote programs or ideologies inconsistent with Federal law and policy' are prohibited. Brown doubted that the items were being returned to his possession due to fear of harming their condition: 'The flimsy excuse was because they were under too much light.' His copy of The History of the Negro Race in America from 1619 to 1880, a historical account of the treatment of Black Americans from the slave trade through the 19th century, was also being returned to him, he said. 'I had called them and told them how unfortunate and ideological it is,' he added. In a statement to the outlet, the museum said it 'routinely returns loaned artifacts per applicable loan agreements and rotates objects on display in accordance with the Smithsonian's high standards of care and preservation and as part of our regular museum turnover.' The statement continued: 'Recent claims that objects have been removed for reasons other than adherence to standard loan agreements or museum practices are false.' Brown told NBC4 he was never asked about renewing the loan. "It is downright dishonest and it is demeaning," he told the outlet. "I hope people of good will, of conscience and common sense will rise up and say 'we need to stop this." Mississippi Congressman Bennie Thompson also denounced the museum's decision to remove artifacts. He wrote on X over the weekend: 'The Trump administration's attempt to remove exhibits from the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture is a blatant attack on Black history. Erasing our past won't change the truth. We will not be silenced.'
